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Jennifer Palma Obituary
Jenni passed away surrounded by her family at the age of 50.
Survived by her husband of 23 years, Michael Palma; sons, Jacob and Devin; parents, David and Linda Miller; brothers, Christopher (Joshua) Miller, Kevin (Liz) Miller (Ian, Evelyn, Brady); Andrew (Meghan) Miller (Reese, Ryan); Josh (Julaine) Miller (Delainey, Morgan, Ladd); mother-in-law, Elia (David) Marcus; sister-in-law, Melissa Hanna (Marcus); father-in-law, Mark (Patricia) Palma; brother-in-laws, Jonathan Palma, Ryan (Christina) Palma (Nadia, Ronan); sister-in-laws, Julianne Palma, Michelle (Chris) Goulet; many uncles, aunts, cousins and dear friends.
Born October 28th, 1973 in Newport RI- Growing up in East Irondequoit Jenni was a 1991 Graduate of Eastridge High School where she received the Most Athletic Female Award in her Senior year as a Monroe County and State ranking track and cross country runner- Jen received a scholarship to Canisius College where she graduated in 1995 majoring in Education- She worked in the Greece Central School District retiring from Lakeshore Elementary.
Jenni loved her family and friends, watching Jake and Devin play hockey, her dogs Henry and Gus, Prince, Buffalo Bill's football, cookouts, parties, delicious food, gardening, holidays, chocolate cake, concerts, camp fires, sunsets, her home and any reason to get together with those she loved laughing and having a good time.
Family will receive friends, Friday, November 1st from 3-7PM at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue.
In lieu of flowers our family would be grateful for donations in Jennifer's name to Mt. Carmel Hospice Home, 228 Frisbee Hill Road, Hilton, NY 14468 where she was lovingly cared for in her final days.
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